Tokyo: Hotel The Celestine Ginza. — Guide Kei

October, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 4:45 Arrive at Hotel The Celestine Ginza.
  • 5:00 First, meet with 2 people. 2 people arrive slightly late. Take a taxi to Shijomae Station. Yamamoto travels by his own car.
  • 5:15 Reunite at Shijomae Station.
  • 5:30 Watch the tuna auction at Toyosu Market. 1 person returns to the hotel by taxi.
  • 6:30-7:00 Enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay on the Yurikamome.
  • 7:15-8:00 Stroll around the Tsukiji Outer Market. Sushi breakfast at "Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan." Disband on-site.

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The guests were a group visiting from North America. This time they stayed only in Tokyo. It was already their third day and they had no jet lag, but as it was very early in the morning, they understandably looked a bit sleepy.

At Toyosu Market this morning, the sight of the many tuna, both fresh and frozen, being put up for auction was truly spectacular. Although the sky was cloudy, the guests still enjoyed the view from the front car of the Yurikamome line. Since they also wanted to have a meal, we did not get off at Odaiba and instead headed straight to Shiodome.

At the Tsukiji Outer Market, we were able to enjoy a relaxed breakfast within the guided time. They ordered a tuna-focused set and an assorted nigiri set, and added a few more individual items. They said they were very satisfied.

The tour bus parking lot had not yet opened, so the market was not too crowded and was easy to walk around, while still having a lively atmosphere — just the right level of bustle.

Click here for more details: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShijomae～Shiodome390JPY
Total390JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Hello, Bonjour, Buongiorno!

I’m Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, japanese freelance Government-licensed guide and interpreter in French and in English, speaking Italian as well. Having accompanied guests to all over Japan by now with whole 47 prefectures, all year round. 11 years and over 1500 days of experience as a professional guide since 2015, after 24 years of work at French Tourist Board in Tokyo in charge of promotion and marketing.
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Je suis Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, guide-interprète indépendant japonais, agréé par le gouvernement en langues française et anglaise, parlant également italien. Ayant accompagné des clients dans tout le Japon avec se 47 départements, toute l’année. 11 ans et plus de 1500 jours d’expérience en tant que guide professionel depuis 2015, après 24 ans de travail à l’Office de Tourisme Français à Tokyo en charge de la promotion et du marketing.
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Sono Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, un guida-interprete indipendente giappone e approvato dal governo per le lingue francese e inglese, parlo italiano anche. Avo accompagno i clienti in tutto il Giappone, con sue 47 province, tutto l’anno. 10 anni e piu di 1500 journi di esperienza come guida professionista dal 2015, dopo 24 anni di lavoro presso l’Ufficio del Turismo francese a Tokyo come responsabile della promozione e del marketing.
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Having lived mostly in Kawasaki city attached to Tokyo in the West, I have a good knowledge and profound experience of Tokyo and its surrounding areas such as Mount Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura or Nikko.
A history lover and food lover, qualified as JSA Wine Expert, I’d like to help you choosing good restaurants and good drinks including Sake.
Let’s go together for a delightful discovery in Japan.
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Ayant vécu principalement dans la ville de Kawasaki rattachée à Tokyo à l’Ouest, j’ai une bonne connaissance et une profonde expérience de Tokyo et de ses environs comme le Mont Fuji, Hakone et Kamakura ou Nikko.
Passionné d’histoire et de gastronomie, diplômé JSA Wine Expert, j’aimerais vous aider à choisir de bons restaurants et de bonnes boissons dont le Saké.
Partons ensemble pour une délicieuse découverte du Japon.
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Avendo vissuto principalmente nella città di Kawasaki, vicina a Tokyo, ho una buona conoscenza e una profonda esperienza di Tokyo e dei suoi dintorni, come il Monte Fuji, Hakone e Kamakura o Nikko.
Appassionato di storia e gastronomia, laureato Wine Expert presso la JSA, vorrei aiutarvi a scegliere buoni ristoranti e buoni bevande, tra cui il sakè.
Partiamo insieme per una deliziosa scoperta del Giappone.

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